Converse Public Library |
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601 S. Seguin Street |
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The Library is always looking for
VOLUNTEERS.
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In 1988, the Converse Lions Club came up with the idea
for a community library and presented a resolution to the City Council.
Upon the passage of this resolution, the Lions' Club, the Converse
Grange, and a host of volunteers combined their efforts to make the
library a reality. On September 1, 1991, the Converse Area Public
Library officially opened its doors and in 1993 was accredited by the
Texas State Library System. The Converse Public Library currently has
over 16,000 fiction & nonfiction books, a reference area, a variety of Some of the services currently offered to the public are internet computer access and copying and faxing services. Story Time is a Library event for lap babies to preschoolers and is held only during the regular school year session. During the school year, Story Time is held each Wednesday morning at 10:30am in the large conference room adjacent to the Library. The Summer Reading Program is held for six weeks during the School Summer Vacation months. As always our mission for the Summer Reading Program is to not only encourage and motivate children to read, but to also help them gain a real appreciation and life-long love of reading. Looking for a book not in our library collection? Materials can now be obtained through our inter-library loan program. Everyone is invited to take advantage of the services and materials available at the library. Requirements for a Library Card are: 1.) Valid Photo ID or Drivers License. 2.) Proof of Residence ( Examples: Insurance card, Utility Bill, Bank statement indicating current physical address.
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